Prague Jewish Quarter Private Tour and Boat Cruise
Description
Explore the Old Jewish Quarter on foot and on the water, with tickets for a fantastic 1-hour cruise. See the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall and the Old-New Synagogue. Extended options: visit and the unique Spanish Synagogue. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 3-hour: Jewish Quarter & Cruise Explore Prague’s Jewish Quarter, see the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue and the Old-New Synagogue, and enjoy a 1-hour audio-guided cruise. 4-hours: Jewish Quarter, Spanish Synagogue & Cruise Join this tour to see the highlights of the Jewish Quarter with the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old-New Synagogue and a visit to the Spanish Synagogue. Includes a 1-hour audio-guided cruise. Lying between the busy Old Time Square and the scenic Vltava River, Prague Josefov is one of the best preserved Jewish Ghettos in Europe.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
You will walk through the historic Old Town Square, featuring important landmarks such as the 600-years-old Astronomical Clock and a former residence of the Jewish Kafka family at the House of Last Minute.
You will also see a playful Franz Kafka Monument in front of the stunning Spanish Synagogue.
Walking through the authentic Jewish Town, you will see the 13th century Gothic Old-New Synagogue, the legendary home of the Golem of Prague and a beautiful Jewish Town Hall built in 1586 to host meetings and events of the Jewish community.
Another important point of interest will be the historic Maisel Synagogue, where Hitler horrifically wanted to create the ‘museum of the extinct race’.
Further down you will walk past the Old Jewish Cemetery to the Pinkas Synagogue, which houses the Memorial of Holocaust Victims of Bohemia and Moravia with 77,297 names of the concentration camp victims listed on the walls.
By the Vltava River you will see magnificent Rudolfinum, a location of the events from a famous Czech novella entitled ‘Mendelssohn is on the Roof’.
The boat cruise will take you on an exciting voyage along the Vltava River with the amazing views of the ‘city of a hundred spires’.
You will see the Jewish Quarter from a new perspective and learn more about Prague’s history from a special audio guide.
Among some of the amazing highlights you will see from a boat will be the iconic Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and the Prague Castle with St Vitus Cathedral standing proudly on top of the hill.
Visit the Spanish Synagogue during the guided walking tour of Josefov. You will admire a unique Moorish-style building with arabesques, gilt and polychrome motifs and step inside to marvel at the 19th century interior with a showpiece Torah ark.
The synagogue is part of the Jewish Museum complex and hosts a permanent exhibition of Jewish history from the 18th century Enlightenment period to the present.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Spanish Synagogue are not included in the basic 3-hour option.
- Synagogues in Prague's Jewish Town are active places of worship, and as such, interior tours during scheduled events (such as the Sabbath, worshipping services, concerts etc) are limited.
- Please arrive on time (recommended even 5 minutes earlier) at the meeting point, as the schedule has to be followed to board the boat cruise on time for the departure.
- The guide will not participate in the boat cruise. They will escort you to the pier/dock and provide a short introduction into the sights along the way. During the cruise you will enjoy an audio-guide commentary
Reviews(2)
Eva was a fantastic guide. Her knowledge and expertise came through her narrative and expression, bringing the history to life. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled that Eva's storytelling made the history come alive for you. Your recommendation means a lot—hope to welcome you again soon! 🌟
Valentine was a great guide. Very knowledgeable - we saw amazing synagogues and learned many things we had not known.
Hello Lisa_P, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and learned so much about Prague’s Jewish history. Valentine will be thrilled to know her efforts made your experience memorable. Best regards, Rosotravel Team
